I Don't Want Master to Be Unable to Hear

"Yes!"

Du Fu hurriedly nodded in agreement.

"Brother Taibai did tell me that Master was advanced in years, but he also said that Master studied under a Daoist sect and thus possessed the art of preserving youth. So I already knew about Master's tortoise-long life and childlike face. Master need not worry."

Verdant Green Maiden: "..."

"He said I was advanced in years?"

"Uh..."

Du Fu froze for a moment and turned to look at Li Bai.

"Don't look at him. Answer me!"

Hearing the tone in Verdant Green Maiden's voice, Du Fu stiffened sharply and nodded.

"His exact words?"

Verdant Green Maiden asked again.

"Well..."

Du Fu found himself in a difficult spot. Li Bai, at his side, was frantically signaling him with his eyes.

But under Verdant Green Maiden's stare, Du Fu did not dare utter a single lie.

He lowered his head.

"Brother Taibai's exact words were..."

"Master is old..."

"...and has a terrible temper!"

"She's only somewhat good-looking. By all means... by all means, don't let appearances blind you."

"Oh!"

Verdant Green Maiden nodded in understanding.

She lightly smoothed her skirt.

Though it was true, she did not like hearing it.

Calling her old, saying she had a terrible temper.

What a fine disciple! None of the other disciples had ever dared say such things.

"Since this is Zimei's first time visiting, I'll have the cook prepare a meal at once! As for... Li Bai, I wrote a classic today. Take it and study it carefully. Once you've mastered it, I'll test you! You may eat whenever you pass the test."

Li Bai and Du Fu wore entirely different expressions upon hearing this.

Li Bai looked utterly bewildered.

"Hm?"

"Master, when did you write a classic today?"

"I'll write it right away."

Verdant Green Maiden replied.